Same Place, different time, different roles

So, being back at Sewanee and starting anew. I began my studies as a freshman here on this campus 16 years ago. Yes, there are freshmen here who were 2 when this occurred. Yes, I am old. Geez. Now, that we have gotten that out of the way, it has been a real joy to come full circle. Being able to experience Sewanee in a different way. I am still a student. This time i spend more time in the library (I really LOVE THE LIBRARY!) and this year (middler year!) i have been given the opportunity to give back some of what i have received during my first experience of Sewanee. There were lots of things to experience here as an undergrad. As a seminarian the opportunities abound and the joy is from a differnt place. I was able to give a wal-mart trip to three freshmen today, two of which are from my home church. It's a gift to see them weekly and to hear what they are up to. Also i get to be a part of the catechumenate program this year as a facilitator. It was an incredible journey for me and i am excited to be still and listen as the program begins anew this year. And to top it all off, we are all back here in the library and there are new friendly faces and then some of my favorite undergraduate faces....especially one of my former youth from Spartanburg. He is also a fan of the third floor of the library. What can i say? Blessings abound and now i should get back to my reading......reading about preaching... ah me oh my. Thoughts to ponder!